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05/16/1983-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council May 16, 1983 PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Benny Bridges, Danny Spindle, H. W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins ABSENT: Freddy Inman OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Debbie McGuire 1. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed. 2. Motion was made by Bridges to approve disbursements for the amount of $6,572.62. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 3. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the Sanger Electric Capital Improvements for $6,697.17. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 4. Council received the monthly tax report for March and April, 1983. 6. Motion was made by Bridges to appoint the following police reserve officers for one year. They are as follows: Allie M. Davenport, Jr. Ricky Dewayne George Danny Jo Spindle Donald Harold Howard Wanda Jane Morrison 176 6. Council discussed the establishing of an industrial development corporation. The corporation enables cities to issue tax free bonds for industrial development. Lending institutions can make low interest loans. Lloyd further explained that a five member Board of Directors would need to be appointed by Council. The following names were recommended: Mayor Ralph B. Cole Billy Barclay Lloyd Henderson Mary Jo Stover Lindon Carr After further discussion, it was. agreed that the entire Council serve on the Board of Directors along with those recommended for appointment bringing the total to ten directors. Motion was made by Spindle to adopt the Resolution authorizing and approving the creation of a nonprofit Industrial Development Corporation. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 7.. Lloyd advised Council that Mr. Ben Campbell has notified the City that he has a buyer for CATV System in Sanger and is requesting Council's approval of the sale. The City has first option to buy the franchise and the system cannot be sold with- out written consent of Council. Pros and cons regarding purchase of the system were discussed. Bridges stated that he had rather sell to another company and go with smaller revenues. Lloyd explained possible political problems that owning the system could create. Lloyd to get representatives from STAR to talk with Council. 8. The City received a letter from Dwight Bird with the Texas High- way Department requesting Council to adopt an ordinance making the frontage roads in Sanger one-way. The Highway Department is planning to rebuild I-35 from Denton to Cooke County line. Their problem is that the exits into Sanger are not standard for a two- way frontage road. Council requested that the+City try and get something for the concession by the City such as an exit off on Bolivar Street, bridges, and/or overpass. 9. Mayor Cole informed Council that he had received another rate schedule package from Guernsey Co. The package is so lengthy that one copy will be made and kept at City Hall for Council viewing. Mayor Cole stated it was the same things the study showed before, with some additional information. Mayor Cole stated that he and Lindon Carr would get together and come back to Council with their recommendations. Lindon Carr is requesting the following fees be changed: PRESENT ADJUSTMENT INCREASE CONNECT FEE $15.00 $25.00 $4,310.00 To all new customers & any customer moving within the system TEMPORARY SERVICE FEE 50.00 50.00 .00 Paid upon request for new service RECONNECT FEE 15.00 25.00 650.00 One who is disconnected for non-payment 9 reconnecteA or requesting disconnect & connect for upgrading. SERVICE FEE 15.00 25.00 150.00 When seal is broken or trouble call is on customer. CONNECT FEE AFTER HOURS 15.00 30.00 75.00 Connect after hours, weekend or holidays RETURNED CHECK FEE 3.00 5.00 ll2.00 NEW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE FEE 25.00 40.00 450.00 177 Paid upon request of permanent service 10 or 30 SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE FEE 90.00 90.00 .00 10 or 30 LARGE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL FEE - $6.70 per 1/3 of KVA .00 TOTAL $55747900 Council requested fee schedule be put on next Council agenda. 10. The contract with Central Telephone Company was considered by Council. Mayor Cole questioned numbers 11 and 14 of the contract. Councilman Bridges stated he was against the contract. That $8,000 would not pay for a full-time employee, additional cost would be involved in setting up the display area and the contract should be for the minimum required total cost. Lloyd explained the method Central had arrived at the 8,000 contract price and that one of the city full-time employee's is making $8,311 per year. Discussion. Mayor Cole requested the city manager to have the city attorney go over the contract. 11. Other such matters: (a) Council agreed to change the dates of the Council meeting in June for the 13th and 27th. This change is due to the absence of the city manager on these dates. (b) Lloyd advised Council of a new housing assistance program made available through the City`s HUD program. The program will provide financial assistance to low income, elderly, handicapped, disabled, and displaced individuals. John White has been able to get the City seven slots. Motion was made by Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. Meeting Adjourned. yor MINUTES: City Council June 13, 1983 PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas and Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Bill Ross, Mary Fran Smith, Frank A. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. William B. Dunn, John W. Coker, Debra McGuire, Bennie Parrent, Rick Uray, Lynn Mullins, Lindon Carr, Lynn Bright, Albert Bright, Jeff McNeill, Tenia Hoops, C. G. McNeill and Gene Hughes. 1. Mayor Cole declared the public hearing open on zoning Petition Z-60 for Gene Hughes. No one spoke in favor of the petition. Those speaking in opposition were: Frank Smith, Mary Fran Smith, Benny Parrent, and Tenia Hoops. Deed restrictions which exist on the area property was the primary objection. Mayor Cole again explained to the concerned citizens that the City had nothing to do with enforcing deed restrictions. Deed restrictions are between the property owners. Councilman Thomas requested to know how many of those in opposition were inside the City. One was. It was noted that P & Z had denied the petition for Mr. Hughes. Mayor Cole called for a motion.